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When Can I Apply For the Green Card Lottery?

By Jennifer McFadyen, About.com

Question: When Can I Apply For the Green Card Lottery?
Answer:

Applications for the green card lottery are accepted during a 60-day period beginning in October of each year. Exact dates are published by the State Department in the fall.

The DV-2010 green card lottery is over and all submissions have ended. Submission dates for the DV-2011 green card lottery will be published in early fall 2009.

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